Discovery goes live at the border

Discovery is headed to the U.S.-Mexico border to document the work of law enforcement, as well as the stories of people who live there, in Border Live. Six-part multiplatform series launches Wednesday, December 5 at 9p. “Our goal with this project is to shine a light on epic stories through immersive experiences, and we will turn that lens on one of the biggest and most important stories of our time,” said Nancy Daniels, Chief Brand Officer, Discovery & Factual. CNN anchor Bill Weir is set as host; investigative reporter Lilia Luciano will be in the field.

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